ISLAMABAD: Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the outbreak of a rare viral infection has led to a steep rise in the prices of slaughtered animals – Lumpy Skin DiseaseLSD) – in cows, oxen and buffaloes Pakistan Due to which the cattle farmers and traders have suffered huge losses.
The disease has claimed the lives of hundreds of animals while thousands of people across Pakistan have been badly affected by it. LSD was first detected in animals last year in Punjab province and earlier this year it spread to animals in almost all districts of the southern region. Sindh province. It is believed that there were at least 700 cows and bulls
Killed by a viral infection transmitted by blood-sucking insects and ticks in Sindh.
With Eid expected to begin on July 9, huge livestock markets have been set up across Pakistan, but people are reluctant to visit these places for fear of disease. “There is no rush at the animal markets this year. Despite officials’ assurances that the disease does not spread, people are booking and buying animals online
For humans,” said Aaron Mashal PeshawarCattle Market.
The prevalence of LSD has almost doubled the prices of healthy animals in animal markets. Since this virus has been mostly found in cows, oxen and buffaloes, the demand for smaller animals like goats and sheep has increased significantly.
“A goat or sheep weighing 10 to 15 kg currently costs between Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000. The cost of 100 kg buffalo or cow is around Rs 1,30,000 to Rs 1,50,000, while the cost of 200 kg buffalo or cow ranges from Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 3,40,000. Mushtaq LoharA Peshawar based cattle vendor.
“People are concentrating more on buying goats and sheep which has led to a huge increase in their demand. The high prices have resulted in a sharp decline in the overall sales of the animals. Another reason for the high prices is that cattle traders want to compensate for the loss caused by short sales of cows, bulls and buffaloes.
Ali, an animal trader at an animal market in Lahore, told local media. “Even though I have completely vaccinated my animals, people are not ready to buy cows and buffaloes out of fear of disease.”
The increased prices have come at a time when the purchasing power of the people has reduced significantly due to high inflation in Pakistan.
According to animal traders, a large number of people now like to distribute the sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Adha. He said that mosques, religious madrasas, welfare organizations and NGOs provide this service at different reasonable prices. While last year the price of a share was Rs 15,000, this year it has crossed Rs 20,000. “Many people who earlier used to buy cow or buffalo on Eid-ul-Azha, are now buying two or three shares instead,” said. Ruhul Amina Al Khidmat Foundation, a welfare organization.
“A cow or buffalo consists of seven parts, and we provide equal meat to each person who has booked his share,” Amin said.
The disease has claimed the lives of hundreds of animals while thousands of people across Pakistan have been badly affected by it. LSD was first detected in animals last year in Punjab province and earlier this year it spread to animals in almost all districts of the southern region. Sindh province. It is believed that there were at least 700 cows and bulls
Killed by a viral infection transmitted by blood-sucking insects and ticks in Sindh.
With Eid expected to begin on July 9, huge livestock markets have been set up across Pakistan, but people are reluctant to visit these places for fear of disease. “There is no rush at the animal markets this year. Despite officials’ assurances that the disease does not spread, people are booking and buying animals online
For humans,” said Aaron Mashal PeshawarCattle Market.
The prevalence of LSD has almost doubled the prices of healthy animals in animal markets. Since this virus has been mostly found in cows, oxen and buffaloes, the demand for smaller animals like goats and sheep has increased significantly.
“A goat or sheep weighing 10 to 15 kg currently costs between Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000. The cost of 100 kg buffalo or cow is around Rs 1,30,000 to Rs 1,50,000, while the cost of 200 kg buffalo or cow ranges from Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 3,40,000. Mushtaq LoharA Peshawar based cattle vendor.
“People are concentrating more on buying goats and sheep which has led to a huge increase in their demand. The high prices have resulted in a sharp decline in the overall sales of the animals. Another reason for the high prices is that cattle traders want to compensate for the loss caused by short sales of cows, bulls and buffaloes.
Ali, an animal trader at an animal market in Lahore, told local media. “Even though I have completely vaccinated my animals, people are not ready to buy cows and buffaloes out of fear of disease.”
The increased prices have come at a time when the purchasing power of the people has reduced significantly due to high inflation in Pakistan.
According to animal traders, a large number of people now like to distribute the sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Adha. He said that mosques, religious madrasas, welfare organizations and NGOs provide this service at different reasonable prices. While last year the price of a share was Rs 15,000, this year it has crossed Rs 20,000. “Many people who earlier used to buy cow or buffalo on Eid-ul-Azha, are now buying two or three shares instead,” said. Ruhul Amina Al Khidmat Foundation, a welfare organization.
“A cow or buffalo consists of seven parts, and we provide equal meat to each person who has booked his share,” Amin said.